Burning smell near the TIPM/fusebox?

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
45,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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REZAS
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Hi there, what could be the cause of a burning smell near the TIPM/fusebox? Even when you put the start/stop button at "on" without starting the car.
Thank you in advance.
Nov 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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STEVE W.
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Hard to say as the TIPM carries pretty much all the electronic controls, You might want to see if you can find a thermal camera and use it to look for the hot area. You could also try a hose trick, put a piece of tubing up to your nose and move the other end around until you find the strongest smell then look close in that area.
Nov 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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